Vocabulary
Nonfiction/Informational
Fiction/Literature
RAP
Surprise
100

The almanac is helpful when I am studying for my science class.

What is an almanac?
a. A book that contains a collection of maps
b. A yearly publication with information like weather forecasts and calendars
c. A novel about ancient history
d. A magazine for fashion trends

b. A yearly publication with information like weather forecasts and calendars

100

What is nonfiction?

Texts that use facts and real information.

100

What is fiction?

Texts that use imagination- is NOT real. 

100

What does RAP stand for? 

Restate, Answer, Proof

100

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200

How do I make an inference?

Schema + Text Evidence = Inference 


200

What is sequence of events?

When events are happening in order: First, then, next, finally.

200

True or False:

I cannot text code with fictional text.

(Explain your thinking)

False, you can text code with all kinds of text! It helps you use metacognition while you read. 

200

Identify the part of RAP that is missing from the example answer:

HOW does the respiratory system and the circulatory system work together to provide your body with the oxygen it needs?

The respiratory system takes in the oxygen and gets rid of the carbon dioxide and the circulatory system transports oxygen-rich blood to all the cells in your body. Paragraph 4 states that the respiratory system and circulatory system work together to give you the oxygen you need.

The part of RAP that is missing is the RESTATE. It should restate the question first and say:

"The respiratory system and circulatory system work together to make sure you get the oxygen you need."


200

Restate this question:

How did Harvey's work change the way doctors thought about the heart and blood vessels?

Harvey's work changed the way doctors thought about the heart and blood vessels. 

300

What is an illustration? How does this type of text feature support readers?

An illustration is a picture or drawing.

Illustrations support readers by SHOWING what something or someone looks like. These visuals allow readers to better understand a topic. 

300

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the feudal system?

A. Serfs -> Knights -> Craftsmen -> Lords

B. Lords -> Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights

C. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights -> Lords

D. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Lords -> Knights 

C. Serfs -> Craftsmen -> Knights -> Lords

300

Name all 5 story elements.

Plot, character, conflict, theme, setting.

300

What is wrong with this RAP response?


Identify two different trades' apprentices could learn during the Middle Ages. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. 

"Two different trades apprentices could learn during the Middle Ages were to be a carpenter or a tailor. Page 32."

The problem with this RAP response is that proof/text evidence was not included. 

YOU CANNOT JUST SAY WHAT PAGE NUMBER YOU FOUND YOUR EVIDENCE IN. You need to state/explain the actual text evidence you used from that page number. 

For example, "According to page 32, the picture shows various examples of different trades people could learn."

300
What are 2 strategies you use to help you better understand a passage? 

Reread

Text Code

Analyze text features

Read questions before reading the text 

400

Once the knight turned the corner, he had a scary encounter with the dragon.

Use context clues to explain the meaning of 'encounter'.

The meaning of encounter is to come into contact with someone or something unexpectedly. 

400

What is cause and effect? Give an example. 

A cause is WHY something happened, the effect is the result and tells WHAT happened.


For example: Benjamin Banneker gathered a lot of useful information, so he decided to create an almanac. 

400

What is theme? Give an example.

The theme of a story is the moral, message, or life lesson the character learned.

For example: 

- Always be kind

- Cleverness can take you far in life

400
What are two different sentence starters you can use when proving your answer in a RAP response?


According to the text...

Paragraph _ states...

Based on the text, I can infer...

400

How do you text code? What do you do to help you think about the text as you read?

Answers could vary:


I like to highlight dates, years, important words or phrases. 

I like to circle confusing words.

I like to use emojis to express my reactions as I read.

I like to make comments if I can make a personal connection or have a question.

500

What is the difference between implicit and explicit details?  

Implicit means you have to infer using the details, explicit means the answer and details are directly in the text.

500

List 4 different text features a passage could have.

Title

Subtitles

Photos

Bolded Words

Charts

Diagram

Etc.

500

Describe all 5 story elements.

Character: The people (or sometimes animals) who drive the story, each with their own motivations, personalities, and flaws.


Setting: The time and place where the story takes place, including details about the environment, culture, and atmosphere.

Plot: The sequence of events in the story, including the exposition (introduction), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Conflict: The central struggle or problem that the characters must overcome, which can be internal (within a character) or external (against another character, nature, or society).

Theme: The message/moral you can learn from the story. 




500
Sometimes a question will ask you to 'identify' something, or 'explain' something. Sometimes a question may have you do both!


What is the difference in these action words?

When you identify, you can usually just state the answer in a complete sentence. 

However, when you explain you are describing your answer and telling the 'why' or 'how'. 

500

What are the parts of the TARGET strategy? 

Tackle the title

analyze the text

read the text with a purpose

eliminate answers

take your time and give best effort

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